Jane Brocket delights in domesticity. Lively, curious and creative, she takes inspiration from her surroundings, from art, literature and nature and, through the gentle arts of knitting, baking and sewing, enhances her family life. From angora cushions to gingerbread houses, from crochet blankets to geometric quilts, she injects her home with colour, beauty and fun. The result is a gorgeous, unusual and inspirational commonplace book, full of wit, whimsy and stunning photographs. Jane’s fresh and thoughtful take on life will make you look at the world with new eyes. Whether you want to emulate her hand-knitted socks and colourful cupcakes or simply share her pleasure in life’s small details, you will delight in the glorious synthesis of craft, style and intellectual pleasures. THE GENTLE ART OF DOMESTICITY is a heavenly feast, celebrating everything that is wonderful about life.
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'A gorgeous visual feast of domestic perfection, packed with ideas for creating your own idyll.' (Eve Magazine )
'The book... packed with jewel-bright pictures of her work, from shimmering iced cupcakes to knitted carrot-coloured tea cosies, is an eccentric delight.' (Evening Standard )
'Good for an interesting read, but even better for cute domestic projects and light-hearted words of wisdom.' (House & Home (Eire) )
'The book... packed with jewel-bright pictures of her work, from shimmering iced cupcakes to knitted carrot-coloured tea cosies, is an eccentric delight.' (Evening Standard )
'Good for an interesting read, but even better for cute domestic projects and light-hearted words of wisdom.' (House & Home (Eire) )
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Jane Brocket is the creator of the gorgeously colourful and thoughtful blog www.yarnstorm.blogs.com, which has a huge international following. A Master of Wine and lapsed PhD student, she lives with her husband and three children in Berkshire.
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50 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book is very attractive, with beautiful photos and a charming lay-out. But there, I think, it stops. It is one long parade of 'look at me - am I not wonderful?' For instance: Rather than giving useful ideas on quilting, the author tells us how her son helps her with laying the quilt blocks and what a lovely experience that is. What do I care? If I like the quilt pattern I might want to make it myself, but there are no hints on how to do anything yourself. Furthermore, the tone used in the book annoys me. Another commentator used the word smug: that's exactly how I would describe it. I can go on, but the bottom line is that I thought the whole thing was just an empty shell. Pretty, but empty.
55 of 62 people found the following review helpful
By tattooedlulu
Format:Hardcover
This books looks so scrumptious! I guess I was expecting the answers to all my 1950 housewife's dreams. But no. There are a few recipes and that's it. No how tos, no patterns, no much. What I got from it is how lovely (and oh so slighty smug) the author is with her lovely house and lovely life and lovely collection of crinoline ladies.
However, the book is very beautiful to look at.
However, the book is very beautiful to look at.
61 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By Sea Breeze
Format:Hardcover
Jane Brocket's book is a visual and literary feast. It excites you and makes you want to go and create. It is one of the most inspiring craft books that I have read in a long time.
But, I cannot give it five stars because it is so frustrating to use. There are no knitting or quilting patterns in the book. You cannot make the items she has made without going and buying another book and some of the books she refers to are out of print. Also, there is no index. Whilst the way she has themed the chapters is charming, it is hard to find a recipe if you want to cook it.
But, I cannot give it five stars because it is so frustrating to use. There are no knitting or quilting patterns in the book. You cannot make the items she has made without going and buying another book and some of the books she refers to are out of print. Also, there is no index. Whilst the way she has themed the chapters is charming, it is hard to find a recipe if you want to cook it.
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Gentle art of empty promises
This book has a pretty cover, but nothing inside lives up to it. Domesticity is about style in decor, entertaining, cooking dinners, organizing a home. Read more
Published 12 months ago by r
5.0 out of 5 stars
Full of inspiration - a feast for the eyes
Beautifully photographed, beautiful to look at and creatively inspiring. I go back to the pictures again and again - the colours and juxtapositions are inspiring for the aspiring... Read more
Published 12 months ago by SJR
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too many feet
The books weaves literature and art into the domestic realm. It is not remotely practical. There are few useful recipes, knitting patterns or other how-tos. Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. T. McDonnell
5.0 out of 5 stars
lovely, lovely
I am a longtime reader of yarnstorm, jane brocket's blog, and I just love this book. It is aconstant source of inspiration and beauty, and got me reading Dorothy Whipple which I... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2010 by rexclick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Domestic Deity
If you buy into the whole domestic goddess thing, this book will complete the picture. Gorgeous photos, crafty ideas, baking fantastic book and film reviews and art critiques. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by penny
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Gentle Art of Domesticity
A fabulous read, full of usefull tips from baking to sewing and house keeping.
I'm very glad I went ahead and bought this book.
Many thanks
I'm very glad I went ahead and bought this book.
Many thanks
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Ms. C. A. Short
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Pure pleasure
This is a very lovely book. A joy to read. Ideal for a short bedtime read. The pictures are gourgous.
Published on 29 May 2009 by Nicole Thijs
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like peeking thru someone else's window
Like most women, I like to know what other women are up to, how they organise their lives, how do I get hold of that fabulous recipe they always use, where did they get those... Read more
Published on 25 April 2009
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A Very Successful Birthday Present
I bought this for my wife because it was on her Amazon Wishlist (she is a regular reader of the author's blog).
From her reaction, it more than lives up to expectations. Read more
From her reaction, it more than lives up to expectations. Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by Aj Finch
5.0 out of 5 stars
A rare treat
Read this book if you want to revel in a world of home comforts, colour and simple pleasures. Jane writes beautifully and articulates what many women feel about being at home and... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2008 by J. MACDONALD
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